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Charlie in China - Charlie Siebert

I am now spending my fourth year in China, with no plans to repatriate any time soon. I've lived in several states in the U.S., Spain, France and England. And now, this is my new home. I knew so many Chinese people California, but now know that I didn't really know them. I knew much about the trappings of the culture but nothing of the substance. My time here has helped to fill in some of the blanks that existed in my understanding of the people and culture of this ancient nation. I intend to remain in China at least until I can carry on a quasi-ntelligent conversation in Chinese about life, the universe and everything. And then...

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By Charlie in China
February 10th 2008

Everything is cool...

Asia » China » Shandong » Ji'Nan

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You know my name, you know my number

Everything and everyone is cool. There are no problems and peace reigns supreme. I am happy, and everyone else is happy. There is no conflict. There is no tribulation. Harmony has been achieved. No one complains and there is no reason to do so. People everywhere have everything they want and no one is wanting for more. The weather is perfect. Nobody is too hot nor cold. Everybody has enough to eat, but never eats too much. The leaders are honest and accessible, twenty four hours a day. Corruption does not exist. People work for the greater good rather than to [View Full Entry]

By Charlie in China
February 9th 2008

Back in China

Asia » China » Shandong » Ji'Nan

A Civilized Stride
I saw this in the Jinan airport when I got home from my original home, New York. I think this means 'don't pee on the floor.' But correct me if I'm wrong.

I just returned to the United States for the first time since moving to China three and a half years ago. My father, brother and sister and I met in Manhattan which we consider our spiritual home, though we moved to California when my siblings and I were in elementary (primary) school. I did not, as I suspected I might, suffer from any reverse cultural shock. I felt perfectly at home in New York and spent my week there eating my way through the city. I do love Chinese food, but I like being able to choose Chinese food rather than [View Full Entry]

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